Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
Playing real people.
Any one know of any good documentation of actors playing real people in film/tv and what their process and challenges were?
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
Do real actors in movies actually memorize their lines letter by letter or do they learn kinda whats supposed to happen in the dialog and say and improvise with their own words
With Jokes then they might have to memorize it exactly as it is but with random conversations I dont think its necessary
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
More questions about credits in TV episode
I posted here last week about how to put an unaired episode of a TV show on my resume. Now I feel really stupid because I looked again and turns out... it did air. I just missed it somehow. But now I have another question about how to put it on my resume! Sorry, haha. I know that generally "guest star" = significant ch…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
Question: I have a friend who writes books for enjoyment.
I have a friend who writes books for enjoyment and posts them on his own website for free. Are there any resources where he can find aspiring voice actors looking for pro bono work? He is interested in potentially releasing them in an audio format, but will not make any money from them so is hoping to help someone buil…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
Comedic Actors in LA?
Hello! I’m in LA looking to get my creative juices flowing. Would there be any comedic or dramatic actors interested in creating scripts together?
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
How to get noticed by CAA
I'm young and thinking about becoming an actor but I started thinking about it watching marvel movies and that's my goal but it is super hard to get onto one and I done some research and most of the actors are with CAA but if I want to become an actor there is no way they will immediately accept me if they can get peop…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Is my manager entitled to my residuals, even though he had no involvement in booking the role?
Bit of context: I booked a co-star role back in 2018 that kickstarted my eligibility for a SAG-AFTRA membership. My agent helped with the contracts and securing the role, and the show is now available on Netflix. I haven’t booked another union project since. In the interim period between the show airing and getting my…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Becoming an actor
I have an interest in acting and wanted to know something. How can a beginner get into to how to acting without classes? Im 14 and know absolutely nothing about it. Already feeling like its a bit late for me to act but i know thats not true. So without classes how can I learn the basis of acting or something. Or would…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
There's an open casting call in an area near me, does anyone have tips on how to make an effective self tape?
From what I know of self tapes, generally they feature clips from your acting experience. However this one's a little different. As it's a call for teenagers who may not have had much performance experience, they've suggsted that it sould take the form of a conversation, almost. It's more about getting to know the acto…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Acting resume - public lectures/speaking events and concerts, can I put them on?
In the past, I’ve done some lectures and booked speaking events and performed as a singer for a while. Would this just be relegated to “special skills” at the bottom or would I put it somewhere else bc I have training as an actor, but only a few, non-union theater+film credits.
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
I'm 15 years old and decided I want to be an actor.
I realized that I have a passion for acting and content creating. I already read the how to get started from tjis reddit. What is the first thing I should do right now (mind you we are in a pandemic, I'm American.) I plan on starting a YouTube channel when im 18 and go to college. My goal/vision is to have a "high payi…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Anyone wanna make a short film/movie?
Hey I’m a 15 year old kid and it’s my dream to become an actor! I loved movies like unsubscribe where they made the whole movie on a zoom call! I wanna make something like that! If u wanna make something like that DM me!
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Trying to get started in V/O and audiobook narration , where do I learn more?
Anyone have any advice where to start learning about voice over and audiobook narration? I am already an actor, but where can I learn about how to get started in voice over and audiobooks? Anyone have take any online courses or know any experts they recommend? The only class I’ve found so far wants $720 to teach I don’…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Trying to start Audiobook narrating
Anyone have any advice where to start learning about audiobook narration? I am already an actor, but where can I learn about how to get started in voice over, specifically audiobooks? Anyone have an online courses or experts they recommend?
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
favorite villains?
it's such a difficult thing for an actor to play a really good villain. To me, the best villains are never too on the nose, they always find an interesting side of the character to tap into that clearly wasn't on the page without them. My favorites would probably be Heath Ledger as Joker, Javier Bardem in No Country fo…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Hereditary - Can we please talk about Toni Collette in the seance scene for a second!?
[Click on post for scene](https://reddit.com/link/j25ufv/video/1dwxw0evw4q51/player) Alright, I'm so glad I've finally had the chance to join, because I've been wanting to talk about this since forever! So I'll jump right in. As the title says I've just wanted to take a moment, and discuss Toni Collette in this bloody…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Seeking Advice: Zoom Audition (Webcam Recommendations)
Hey friends! I have some Zoom auditions coming up, and I don't have a laptop, and I find using my smartphone for auditions unreliable. I have a Desktop computer that is directly connected to my modem and would make me feel much more comfortable using for auditions. For other actors auditioning on Zoom on your desktops…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Would You Watch Live Theatre Over Zoom?
Hello! I’m an actor studying theatre in university and I’ve just started the rehearsal process for a show that will be performed entirely over Zoom. I’ve never done -or watched- an online show that was more than just a one-time script read so I was wondering how many people would actually watch a live show on Zoom? No…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Lost interest in acting? What should I do?
Hi, I have come across a problem that is weighing on me a lot and making me feel sick. Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be an actor. There have been things that I have as realistic goals, but the thing that always put butterfly’s in my stomach when I talked about it was acting. Recently, I have been thi…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Narration actors, what to do differently?
Hi everyone, I was working with the producer who is going to be creating my demo today, and he mentioned that he wanted to try my voice with narration as well (I’ve been working towards a commercial demo in mind, this was a surprising new venture for me to attempt). To those with narration experience, what is different…
Reddit · 28 Sep 2020
Tips for an aspiring black teen actress?
Hi, I’m a 17 year old senior in high school. College applications are coming up and I’m basically at that point where you have to make pretty big decisions about the future and everyone’s asking you what you want to do. When I was 14, I thought about being an actress, but I didn’t really start acting until about a year…
Reddit · 28 Sep 2020
I found this preface in ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and think that it’s hugely relevant to all actors.
The artist is the creator of beautiful things. To reveal art and conceal the artist is art’s aim. The critic is he who can translate into another manner or a new material his impression of beautiful things. The highest as the lowest form of criti- cism is a mode of autobiography. Those who find ugly meanings in beautif…
Reddit · 28 Sep 2020
Should I try to become an actor
I am 14 right now and I have been so addicted to watching movies and I have been doing days and days of research to try to find a way to get into the movie business and in general I just want to be with the actual movie so I looked into many things like extras,and P.A’s but an actor is what everyone wants to be. But th…
Reddit · 28 Sep 2020
How can I be a supportive partner to someone not getting roles
Hey r/acting! I need your help! My partner hasn’t been telling me about her auditions - she explained the likelihood of getting a role was super low and that most actors/actresses don’t tell their partners about their auditions b/c they often feel pitied/patronised etc. I get it and have told her she can tell me whatev…
Reddit · 28 Sep 2020
Looking for voice actors to feature on a podcast!
Hey there, I'm a host of a podcast named Pigeons Save The World on spotify and youtube, we're looking for voice actors interested in talking about their work and hobbies. We are discussion based and hosted over discord. Hit me up if interested.
Reddit · 28 Sep 2020
Have any of you considered audio drama as a way of getting work out there?
I started a podcast while in lockdown, called Acting Related, where I chat to people in the industry and try and poke out some interesting insights into how they progress their creative careers. In the most recent episode I chat to my good friend John McCarthy who is an actor, writer and director. He became frustrated…
Reddit · 28 Sep 2020
Non actor interested in opinions on my vocal technique
Lockdown has given this corporate worker an interest in improving his vocal technique. After watching a few videos on diaphragm breathing for vocal effect, would be interested in suggestions and feedback from folks that need to be good at this for a living, of my recitation at [https://youtu.be/TY\_eW1dkgpo](https://yo…
Reddit · 28 Sep 2020
Anyone have experience in acquiring representation in other markets?
I'm an actor based out of Texas and am looking to expand to other markets. Currently, I have an agent in Austin and one in Houston. The one in Austin provides Film/TV/Commercial services, my Houston rep is purely commercial/industrial and with them I will often book jobs without having to audition. I did a shoot a few…
Reddit · 28 Sep 2020
Any Voice Actors / On Camera actors in NYC want to link up?
I'm starting to get more into VO, signed with a new manager beginning of the pandemic and they've gotten me like 9 VO auditions, which is exciting. I find it to be so much more freeing than on-camera work. realizing that I need to get a pro demo made, I dont think I have enough high quality content for one yet, figured…
Reddit · 28 Sep 2020
Left an abusive ex, paying off debt, & my company is permanently remote; at 30 y/o I think I'm going to give acting a shot. Just read FAQ and now have questions.
Hi there. As guilty as I feel to admit this, 2020 has been a year of huge personal growth for me. I've reached a place mentally where I want to pursue my dream of acting (film or stage), and am looking for any advice or recommendations from others who have been in my shoes. This is all something I'd like to work toward…
Reddit · 28 Sep 2020
Podcasting and a "unique" voice
Hey all. I'm not a voice actor nor have I given any thought to it until very recently. I, like most people, don't care for my own voice. That said about a year ago I started a podcast. Nothing special, get about 1,000 or so downloads per episode. It's a solo podcast so it's just me telling a story. Ever since I started…
Reddit · 28 Sep 2020
What is the best advice to making a living as an actor?
I REALLY want to become an actor, but I am afraid it won’t pay the bills.
Reddit · 28 Sep 2020
What do casting directors look for in actors?
How do they choose roles and people to like? What are some things to develop to get more likely to be casted?
Reddit · 27 Sep 2020
Nudity
Just a question out of curiosity: if a production (especially a TV show since it's episode-by-episode rather than one film that's mapped out from the beginning) requires nudity but it's not told to the actors upfront either before or during the audition process, is the actor who booked the part allowed to change someth…
Reddit · 27 Sep 2020
Can I see my contact information to an actor through cmail in Breakdown Express?
\*seen. sorry for the typo. Hi, I am currently in the process of casting a student project, and two of the actors I would like to book do not have an agent or manager so I have no way of contacting them. I know requesting information from actors is against Breakdown Express's rules, but could I send them a contact numb…
Reddit · 27 Sep 2020
I need an acting program.. help
Okay so the program I WAS going to pay for, was the **Wendy Alane Wright HWC**. I thought it was a great program but just did on research on here (reddit lol) and turns out I'd be wasting $800.. (that's how much her program is as of now). So now I would really like to know some ACTUALLY GOOD programs like hers. One tha…
Reddit · 27 Sep 2020
IMDB Question!
I always see IMDB credit as one of the benefits of jobs but how does it work? Do I make my own actor profile? Do I need an agent to make one for me? If so should I just make one now even before I’ve been on a project?
Reddit · 27 Sep 2020
Feeling extremely low and feel I don't have any options
Hi everyone. I'm feeling incredibly low and my mental health is not great. I thought I'd ask on here for advice. ​ I'm a mature actor/musical theatre performer. I'm 32. I basically started late, I trained at a pretty much average school and received a degree in Musical Theatre and acting. There were no agents at…
Reddit · 27 Sep 2020
Is it possible to begin acting while in college?
Since I was a young kid I always believed it would be awesome to be in a movie or tv show. I love watching sitcoms like brooklyn nine nine or modern family and I just wish I could part of that to the point that I even get kinda sad. I imagine just how cool my childhood couldve been if instead of going to school I spent…
Reddit · 27 Sep 2020
Looking for a trans voice actor
A character in my narrative podcast is a trans man, and I’m looking for any transmasculine people of Asian descent to voice act for him. Does anyone know of any groups or subreddits to find transgender actors/voice over artists? Thank you so much!
Reddit · 27 Sep 2020
Looking for potential podcast guest!
Hello! I’m the manager for my friends podcast, Pigeons Save The World! We are currently look for a professional voice actor that would like to guest on the podcast. We would like to talk about how you got into the business and your experiences. If you are interested, please DM me! Also, below is our website link! Thank…
Reddit · 26 Sep 2020
What does it really take to make it in Hollywood as an actress?
Is it just luck?
Reddit · 26 Sep 2020
How the heck do sitcom actors learn their lines in time?!?!
I understand for single cam - you have the night before, you have time in your trailer, you have the time while they're setting up lighting, to learn just 1 or 2 scenes a day. I can even understand the Friends or Cheers casts, because at least you can rely on splitting 20 minutes of screen time with 5 other people. But…
Reddit · 26 Sep 2020
rate my gf's setup
as you can see here, my gf decided to mount the mic on the mic arm by thrusting the tripod into the shock mount holder and then bending it downwards towards her face and i'd like you to rate the absolute eyebleedy sight before you on a scale of 0-1, 0 being the lowest and 1 being pretty low (she's not actually a voice…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2020
SAG-AFTRA actors
Union folks, are you noticing a decrease in your booking ratio over the last two months, now that episodic is back in swing? Really asking the major market folks here. I confirmed with a couple CD's and one rep that most of the offices are taking in upwards of 25% more self-tapes than pre-covid due to not having to spe…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2020
Do you need to go Drama School to succeed as an actor?!
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Reddit · 25 Sep 2020
looking for actress 25-40 in NYC with interesting look for cool, psycho-thriller short film. **must be available October 8 + 9**
no budget passion project shooting with friends. small crew. awesome high end location, experienced DP. this is my 2nd short and I plan on submitting to reputable festivals. at the very least, will be a couple high quality clips for your reel. shoot location will be in east Flatbush & at the beach somewhere in Brooklyn…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2020
Fledgling voice actor looking for advice
Hello, I'm an aspiring voice actor looking to dabble into the field. It's always fascinated me and last night I attempted to put a demo reel together. I think it could be better but I don't think it was the worst. I'm actually mainly in the VFX industry as a semi-successful freelancer. But I always enjoyed learning and…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2020
Hi.. I just had a question about stage names? If I work on a project, and I get credited, but it's not my real name... does that screw anything up for the future?
I don't know if stage names are something you have to register somewhere, or have legally changed, or... anything. I see plenty of actors who call themselves by a thing that isn't their birth name, in credits, and so forth. I'm just wondering if I'm going to run into issues when I ask to be credited in a way that isn't…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2020
Are voice actors allowed here? - Looking for feedback on my VO demo and website!
Hi everybody! I'm Aleczander. My demo is available here - www.alecewing.com/sample-work I've been a musician and composer most my life, and decided to put my audio engineering skills to use and go into voice acting. Any and all feedback you may have is welcome! Technicals, acting, music choice, mixing, whatever! Websit…